From the Vault: Browning BAR & Colt Monitor

This video showcases a vast array of historical firearms, from early percussion revolvers to World War I-era infantry weapons and specialized heavy machine guns. The demonstration highlights the evolution of firearm technology across different eras and conflicts, featuring expert handling and safe operation by Mae.

This podcast episode features retired cop and firearms expert Daryl Bolke debunking common myths surrounding the Bonnie and Clyde ambush, focusing on the firearms used by Frank Hamer and his team. Bolke meticulously analyzes historical accounts, interviews, and evidence to correct misconceptions about Hamer's weaponry, emphasizing the use of standard law enforcement firearms of the era rather than exotic or highly modified weapons. The discussion highlights the importance of factual accuracy in historical firearms narratives and provides insights into the tactical considerations of the ambush.

This video recaps the James D. Julia Fall 2017 auction, highlighting significant sales of rare and collectible firearms. Notable items included a Colt Monitor BAR variant for $71,875, a Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank cannon for $18,400, and a Confederate Whitworth Sniper rifle that fetched an impressive $161,000. The auction also featured various machine guns, historical revolvers, and other military arms, showcasing strong market interest in high-condition and historically significant pieces.

This video explores why the US military adopted the M1 Garand over a semi-automatic version of the BAR. Expert Ian McCollum details historical proposals, technical requirements, and the BAR's limitations in weight and magazine type that led to the Garand's selection. The analysis highlights key decision-making factors in early 20th-century small arms development.

This video presents a top 10 list of service rifles from World War I, detailing their origins, production numbers, and key characteristics. It highlights the German Gewehr 98 as the most produced and heaviest used rifle by the Central Powers, and the British Lee-Enfield as the most heavily used by the Allied powers. The list also features notable rifles like the Austrian Mannlicher 1895 with its straight-pull bolt, the Italian Vetterli, the Spanish Mauser used by the Ottomans, the American Springfield 1903, the Browning BAR, the Russian Mosin-Nagant, the unique French Model 1914 single-shot rifle, and the Belgian Mauser M1889.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.